a new scheme by Lauren Smerkanich World Premiere #71: from the Central Works Writers Workshop You deserve it … for a small fee
Jun 24–Jul 23
What would you do if I handed you forty thousand dollars? That’s the question Angela poses to a gathering of women at an introductory Empowerment Session. What she offers them is independence, community, fun, wealth, and perhaps above all—dignity. Judith finds Angela’s offer irresistible, and joins The Dignity Circle. And it seems like Angela’s promises are all coming true. But to move up the ladder in the organization, Judith must recruit a new member into the circle. When she brings Heather in, the new recruit begins to question Angela’s motives, and all she promises to those who join. What’s really going on in The Dignity Circle?
Single Tickets
Fri-Sun: $35-40
Thu & previews: pay-what-you-can
Day of Performance Discounts
Fri-Sun: sliding scale $40-$15 at noon day of show
Information & subscriber reservations
Call 510.558.1381
Please note: We reserve seats only for subscribers; general seating for all other ticket-holders.
Performance calendar
(note 7pm showtime on Saturdays!)
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 8pm Preview |
23 8pm Preview |
24 7pm Opening |
25 5pm |
| 29 8pm |
30 8pm |
Jul 1 7pm |
2 5pm |
| 6 8pm |
7 8pm |
8 7pm |
9 5pm |
| 13 8pm |
14 8pm |
15 7pm |
16 5pm |
| 20 8pm |
21 8pm |
22 7pm |
23 5pm |
Lauren Smerkanich (playwright), a graduate of The Tisch School of the Arts at NYU, is a writer-director currently based in Los Angeles. Recent honors include placing as a Semi-Finalist (Gigi Inherits Four Mink Coats) and Second-Rounder (Boil) in the 2021 Austin Film Festival Playwriting Competition. Recent favorite credits include writing and directing A Glass of Wine for Animal House’s Backyard Plays series, and assistant directing on Poor Clare at The Echo Theater Company (winner “Best Production,” 20-21 LA Drama Critics Circle Awards). Additionally, Lauren has recently participated in a writing residency at The Writer’s Colony in Eureka Springs, AR, and is a Guest Teaching Artist with The Atlantic Theater Company’s Access Success Program. She is thrilled and grateful to have The Dignity Circle produced by Central Works.
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